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Rajiv Menon
Cochin, Kerala, India
Rajiv Menon is an Indian advertising director, cinematographer, actor and film maker known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He is known for directing critically acclai…
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Rajiv Menon is an Indian advertising director, cinematographer, actor and film maker known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He is known for directing critically acclaimed Tamil films like Minsara Kanavu and Kandukondain Kandukondain. As a cinematographer his accomplishments include works such as, Bombay, Morning Raga, Guru, Kadal, and Cheluvi. Menon's first directorial venture Minsara Kanavu was not only a commercial success but also received four National Film Awards. His second directorial venture was the multi-starrer Kandukondain Kandukondain. In addition to directing the film, he also wrote the story and screenplay for the film. The film fetched him the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Director award. Menon has also set up Rajiv Menon Productions and Mindscreen Film Institute, which supplies equipment for documentaries, advertising films and cinema. He has acted in a Malayalam film called Harikrishnans and has given a cameo in Minsara Kanavu.
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2026
Vishwanath & Sons
Movie Vijay Vishwanath
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2026
Patriot
Movie J.P. Sundaram
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2026
Patriot Legends Hangout
TV show Rajiv Menon
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2025
Sumo
Movie Director of Photography
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2025
Sabdham
Movie Dr. Daniel
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2024
Viduthalai: Part II
Movie A. Subramaniyan
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2024
Weapon
Movie GK
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2023
Viduthalai: Part I
Movie A. Subramaniyan
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2022
Dhaakad
Movie Screenplay
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2020
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Movie Writer
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2019
Sarvam Thaala Mayam
Movie Screenplay
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2014
Kochadaiiyaan
Movie Director of Photography
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2013
Kadal
Movie Director of Photography
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2007
Guru
Movie Director of Photography
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2004
Morning Raga
Movie Director of Photography
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2000
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Movie Screenplay
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1998
Harikrishnans
Movie Guptan
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1997
Minsara Kanavu
Movie Thomas's employee (uncredited)
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1995
Bombay
Movie Director of Photography
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1992
Cheluvi
Movie Director of Photography
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1991
Chaitanya
Movie Director of Photography
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AGS29
Movie
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KHxRK: Reunion
Movie Director of Photography
